Excerpts from press release:
Several major shifts in government departments were announced by Premier Robert Ghiz on April 3, 2008.
"The changes in Ministerial duties and departmental responsibilities reflect the need to improve the way services and programs are provided to Islanders," the Premier said.
As a result of the changes, three Ministers were sworn by the Lieutenant-Governor to new responsibilities:
∙ The Honourable Gerard Greenan is now the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.
∙ The Honourable Allan Campbell is now the Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development.
∙ The Honourable Richard Brown is now the Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning.
"The decision to blend responsibilities for early childhood development with education makes perfect sense," the Premier said. "The team that I have the honour to lead is very serious about improving the supports provided to families as they prepare their children for the education system. Government recognizes that education begins at home, and the new Department will ensure that there is a high level of continuity between early childhood and school programs."